How can we recognize God's wisdom in our own leadership roles today? Setting the Scene “Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote in a letter sent to Solomon: ‘Because the LORD loves His people, He has made you their king.’” (2 Chronicles 2:11) King Hiram recognized something spiritual behind Solomon’s political appointment: the Lord’s love for His people expressed through a leader He endowed with wisdom (v. 12). That same pattern guides how we spot God’s wisdom in leadership today. Key Truth from 2 Chronicles 2:11 • God’s choice of a leader is an expression of His love for those being led. • Genuine leadership wisdom isn’t self-generated; it is heaven-sent. • Others—like Hiram—can discern God’s hand when they see love-motivated, skillful leadership at work. Marks of God-Given Wisdom in Modern Leadership • Christ-centered motivation – 2 Chronicles 2:11: love for people precedes the role. – John 13:1: Jesus “loved them to the end” before leading them to the cross. • Alignment with Scripture – Proverbs 2:6: “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Decisions echo biblical principles rather than cultural trends. • Humble dependence – 1 Kings 3:9: Solomon’s first act as king was to ask God, “Give Your servant an understanding heart.” – James 4:6: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” • Peaceable fruit – James 3:17: “The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle…” – Look for harmony, not turmoil, in teams and relationships. • Skillful administration – 2 Chronicles 2:13–14 shows Solomon assembling gifted craftsmen. God-given wisdom blends faith and practical know-how. • Evident blessing on the people – Proverbs 11:10: “When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices.” – Are those under the leader flourishing spiritually and practically? Cultivating Spiritual Discernment • Daily Scripture intake—Acts 17:11 Christians were “examining the Scriptures daily” to test teaching. • Prayer for insight—Colossians 1:9: “asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom.” • Spirit-led community—Proverbs 15:22: “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Practical Steps for Leaders Today 1. Start every planning session by reading a short passage and inviting God’s direction. 2. Weave love for people into policies—make decisions that serve, not merely manage. 3. Keep a feedback loop: ask trusted believers whether they sense God’s peace in your choices. 4. Track fruit: note ways teams mature in godliness, unity, and effectiveness. 5. Stay teachable: revisit 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 regularly as a personal checklist. Encouraging Reminders • God’s wisdom is promised generously to those who ask (James 1:5). • The Spirit equips ordinary believers for extraordinary leadership (Acts 6:3). • Faithfulness, not flashiness, is the lasting proof of wisdom (Matthew 25:21). Spotting and displaying God’s wisdom today follows the same pattern King Hiram saw in Solomon: a leader set in place because the Lord loves His people, surrendered to God’s Word, and overflowing with heaven’s grace for earthly tasks. |
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